ad-lib

ˌædˈlɪb
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Translation of ad-lib into Russian,

Verb

tr./intr.
1.

performance

improvise a speech or performance without preparation
  • The comedian decided to ad-lib his entire routine.Комик решил импровизировать весь свой номер.
2.

create impromptu

make up something spontaneously
  • She decided to ad-lib the introduction at the last moment..Она решила импровизировать введение в последний момент.

Adjective

1.

improvisation

improvised or done without preparation
  • The actor gave an ad-lib response during the interview.Актер дал импровизированный ответ во время интервью.
2.

unplanned

performed with little or no forethought
  • Her ad-lib comments surprised the audience.Её экспромтные комментарии удивили аудиторию.
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Expressions with ad-lib: examples in English and translations in Russian

говорить экспромтом
импровизировать
During the play, he had to speak ad-lib.

Synonyms and analogies of ad-lib in English

Examples of ad-lib in a sentence

  • During the play, she chose to ad-lib her lines.
  • He had to ad-lib his speech.
  • The actor chose to ad-lib his lines.
  • Her ad-lib remarks surprised the audience.
  • The comedian's ad-lib jokes were the highlight of the show.
  • His ad-lib speech was well-received by the crowd.

Translations of "ad-lib" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Verb
импровизироватьv. - improvizirovat'

He likes to ad-lib while cooking, creating recipes as he goes along.

Он любит импровизировать на кухне, придумывая рецепты на ходу.

She could easily ad-lib a speech on nearly any topic assigned to her.

Она могла легко импровизировать речь на почти любую заданную ей тему.

сымпровизироватьv. - symprovizirovat'

Where there were no words written Freddie told Michael to ad-lib, which he did with words about love.

В том месте, где не было слов, Фрэдди попросил Майкл сымпровизировать, что тот и сделал словами о любви.

Adjective
импровизированныйadj. - improvizirovanny

He was naturally funny, often using an ad-lib style during performances.

Он был от природы смешным, часто используя импровизированный стиль во время выступлений.

Choosing an ad-lib approach, he navigated the discussion with ease.

Выбрав импровизированный подход, он легко провел обсуждение.

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Other translations for ad-lib:

  • экспромт

ad-lib: Examples and translations in context

In casual conversations, I often ad-lib to keep the dialogue flowing effortlessly.

В неформальных беседах я часто импровизирую, чтобы поддерживать непринужденный ход диалога.

The performance may overrun if the actors ad-lib too much during the play.

Выступление может затянуться, если актёры начнут импровизировать слишком много во время спектакля.

I always ad-lib during discussions to keep everyone engaged and entertained.

Я всегда импровизирую во время обсуждений, чтобы все были увлечены и развлекались.

He always encouraged his students to ad-lib during their speeches for practice.

Он всегда поощрял своих студентов импровизировать во время их выступлений для практики.

At the conference, she began to ad-lib when the projector failed to work.

На конференции она начала импровизировать, когда проектор перестал работать.

During the ceremony, the host had to ad-lib when the music unexpectedly stopped.

Во время церемонии ведущему пришлось импровизировать, когда музыка неожиданно остановилась.

During the live broadcast, he had to ad-lib when the guest was late.

Во время прямого эфира ему пришлось импровизировать, когда гость задержался.

During the meeting, she had to ad-lib when her slides failed to load.

Во время встречи ей пришлось импровизировать, когда её слайды не загрузились.

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